Book Series · 6 Books

The Little Books

In order from The Little Auto to The Little Fire Engine.

The Little series is a set of 6 board books by Lois Lenski, published between 1934 and 1946. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Little Auto
The Little Sailboat
The Little Airplane
The Little Train
The Little Farm
The Little Fire Engine
The Little Auto
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Little Auto
Sale price
$1135
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1934

The Little Auto

By Lois Lenski

A drive turns challenging with rain and a flat tire.

56 pages
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Summary: Mr. Small loves taking his shiny red car out for a spin, enjoying the thrill of passing horse-drawn buggies. But when rain pours and a tire goes flat, his adventure takes a turn. Can he overcome these obstacles and return safely? Discover how Mr. Small handles unexpected challenges on the road.
The complete set

The Little Series

6 books · Published 1934–1946

The Little Auto
Series
Sale price
$1135

The Little Auto

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1934

A drive turns challenging with rain and a flat tire.

The Little Airplane
Series
Sale price
$759

The Little Airplane

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1938

Join a pilot's thrilling flight and unexpected landing.

The Little Train
Series
Sale price
$759

The Little Train

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 1940

Engineer Small navigates a train from Tinytown to the city, facing tunnels and stations.

The Little Farm
Series
Sale price
$759

The Little Farm

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1942

Join Farmer Small as he tends to his lively farm animals.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little series?

There are 6 books in the Little series. It began with The Little Auto in 1934, and the newest book, The Little Fire Engine, was published in 1946.

What ages are the Little books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring The Little to life.

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Lois Lenski

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